seize from

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To take something away from a person or place forcefully.

seizeseize + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He seized the book from her hand.
  • The police seized illegal firearms from the suspect's apartment.
  • A mugger seized her purse from her shoulder as she walked by.
  • The government plans to seize the land from the local farmers for the new development.
  • The customs officers seized a large quantity of smuggled goods from the incoming vessel.
  • In a fit of anger, the child seized the toy from his brother.
  • The bank will seize the property from homeowners who default on their loans.
  • They managed to seize the weapon from the attacker before anyone got hurt.
  • A sudden gust of wind seized the umbrella from his grasp.
  • The rebels seized control of the broadcasting station from the regime forces.